BelizePats

I have to say that this one really surprised me in that Bodden came and went two weeks ago.
Will we now go OL and DL? I could be way off but I think we can agree that this will impact how the Pats approach the draft.
I like this signing and now officially have no clue what the Pats will do doing going into the draft?
Respects

mayoclinic

I think that we are pretty much set at DB except for one eventual starter opposite Meriweather. CB is set with Hobbs/Bodden/Wheatley/Wilhite, and possibly Springs. Signing Bodden at CB means that Springs can replace Lewis Sanders at S as well, so we currently have Meriweather/Sanders/Springs. That's 7 solid DBs, with probably 9 on the roster. Spann and Richardson can cover the last 2 spots for now, though I think that there is definitely room to draft a long-term starter at S.


I'd like to see us come out of day 1 with one safety and 3 out of the following 4 positions: OT, WR, OLB, SILB. So right now I see the draft going:

23 - BVA, likely OT (Beatty), WR (Nicks), or OLB (Barwin). Possibly Maualuga at SILB if he slips.

34 - Ideally one of the players at 23 who slipped, possibly with a trade up using #89 to get to 26 to secure them. Barwin is the most likely possibility here.

47 - Probably an SILB candidate like Robert Ayers, Larry English or Clint Sintim.

58 - Best S available. Delmas would be ideal, but Sean Smith, William Moore and Patrick Chung are solid options.

I'd like to see us come out of day 1 with one safety and 3 out of the following 4 positions: OT, WR, OLB, SILB.

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mgteich

Add OL help in the 3rd and you can sign me up!

Seriously, we do seem to ignore DE, where there is a need.

KY Pats Fan

Personally, I think the signing of springs and bodden speaks volumes about what BB thinks in the quality of CB that would be there when their turn comes around. But then again, maybe they are both training cap fodder to push Wilhite, Wheatley, and richardson and maybe, give room to trade Hobbs since this is his last year.

BelizePats

When I saw the Bodden signing, my first thought was that BB was going to use the 2009 draft to load up on OL and DL.
I think a safety at 47 would be a really smart move but my inner voice is saying that day 1 is heavy on OL and DL.

mayoclinic

I'm not at all against Jarron Gilbert at 58 if he is BVA. There's still the chance that we may resign Mike Wright. I'm not sure that DE is a big need for 2009, especially if we resign Wright; but a long term plan with Seymour's contract being up would be nice.

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Taxed in Maine

I don't think Chip Vaughn is out of the picture either. Especially in the late 2nd early 3rd.

He surprised people with his ability to cover at the senior bowl and he ran faster than people thought he would.

Right now Sanders is our biggest safety. I just keep thinking that a larger SS type is coming in April.

alvinnf

Chip Vaughn would be good, theres something about him. I read somewhere where it said he has a knack for the big play at crucial situation. I was also thinking about the kid from LSU the end, Jackson? He sort of seems lost in the shuffle of a draft dominated by OT and OLB types.

Metaphors

Really? Hobbs contract is up after this year and Bodden signed a 1-year deal. Without knowing Springs contract, he may be playing on a realistic 1 to 2-year deal as well. While I think the Pats are fully prepared to go into battle at CB for 2009 (even accounting for the inevitable DB injuries), I don't think this precludes the Pats from drafting a CB if they see value...even as early as #23.

Seems to me that only flanker and SILB are remaining holes on the roster. But every position outside of QB and PK could use an upgrade or at least quality depth. So I think we can effectively eliminate QB and PK from the first day. Please, don't send me money for this insight...please donate on my behalf to the charity of your choice.